Burger Week 2016 Participants

Well folks, it has finally arrived! Burger Week 2016 is right around the corner and it is officially the biggest, juiciest and most tasty Burger Week thus far. We have a whopping 59 restaurants creating original mouthwatering burgers for you to wrap your lips around. The entries range from classic to straight up coo coo bananas and pretty much everything in between.

For those of you who don’t know, Le Burger Week is a week long culinary competition amongst restaurants in the city who each strive to be crowned the burger champion. Each chef creates a signature burger that is sold in their restaurant from September 1st-7th. Your job is to go and eat as many as you can throughout the week and vote for your favourites so if you’ve ever dreamed of eating for a living, here’s your chance to get some real life experience! To keep updated on who is participating and all the happenings all you have to do is visit us here, like our page on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, check out our Twitter feed and stay tuned for updates on the official Le Burger Week website. So now that we have given you all the info it is your job gather your friends and family and go eat as many as you can! Because wouldn’t it be a shame to miss the most delicious week of the year? Check out the entries below so you can plan you burger tour and don’t forget to wear your stretchy pants. *restaurants are listed in alphabetical order.

The Beachcomber at The Forks The Reuben BurgerBeef patty, Montreal smoked meat, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing and mustard served on a rye bun and topped with a deep fried pickle.

Confusion Corner Bar & Grill The CC BurgerIn house ground sirloin burger with caramelized onions, smoked Cheddar, pickled slaw, arugula and a roasted red pepper aioli on a brioche bun. Comes with house cut french fries and is even better with a pint of Bud ($5)!

The Diner’s GrillGot to Get You Into My Life BurgerFresh CAB chuck patty, signature sauce, Bothwell marble cheddar, thick cut bacon, sunny side up egg, house pickled beet relish & sesame Chimichurri, all served on a savory beer bun with smoked butter.

Elephant and Castle The Castle BurgerIf you like it sweet and spicy you are going to LOVE the Castle Burger! Try their 7oz chuck and brisket patty topped with garam masala and curry spice, covered with Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, butter chicken sauce and finished off with their fresh apple mint slaw.*Gluten Free bun available upon request.

King + Bannatyne The River City Brisket BurgerHouse-made ground chuck and brisket patty topped with their famous River City brisket, Gruyere cheese, house-made sauerkraut and King + Bann Pickles, all doused in special sauce and served on a warm pretzel bun.

Le Garage Cafe The Frenchie8oz juicy beef patty grilled to perfection and covered in melted Brie cheese. Topped with a mushroom duxelles for a hint of red wine and cream. Crispy lemon onion strings, lettuce and tomato all served on a fresh warm bun will have you sayin c’est si Bon!

MANO A MANO Italian Kitchen The Soprano – The Don of all burgersBeef patty, provolone, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, and basil aioli with a small pepperoni pizza for a bun.

The North Star Drive In The Perogy BurgerA juicy all beef patty topped with homemade fried perogies and a generous dollop of sour cream, finished with fried onions, bacon, an onion ring, cheddar cheese, and their homemade chili!

*Keep an eye on Sou Sol’s social media accounts for their extended hours during the week.

Sydney’s at The Forks The GT (Grand Trunk) BurgerHouse-made 6oz beef patty, smoked and then based with duck fat, served on Sydney’s own milk and honey bun, with jalapeño and red onion sauerkraut, provolone cheese, and a tangy house-made steak sauce.